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Spit out the sides of mouthpiece

I have just taken up the saxophone again after a 6 year break. When i play the tenor saxophone, i find that spit will spray out the sides of the mouthpiece when i hit lower notes eg: low D. I was wondering if this is normal. I have tried adjusting my lips, but cant seem to stop the spit. I currenty use a Rico Royal M7 mouthpiece with a 2 vandoren reed.
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Re: Spit out the sides of mouthpiece

Re: Spit out the sides of mouthpiece

Thanks heaps guys. I am going to take some professional lessons soon to help refresh my memory. I have forgotten so much. The spit was annoying as it requires me to clean my saxophone so much after playing.